Series A · E Commerce & Retail · Nantes, France · Founded 2014 · 50–60 employees
Gens de Confiance is a unique classified ads platform founded in 2014 that operates on an exclusive sponsorship model where users must be recommended by three existing members to join. The platform has grown to over 1.6 million members while maintaining a secure environment free from scams through its trust-based system. The company raised €2 million in 2023 from ISAI and focuses on categories requiring high trust like vacation rentals, real estate, and personal services. Their business model includes free listings with premium options and they've achieved near-profitability with an 80% annual growth rate.